Barrie Davenport, Author at Authority Self-Publishing

Everything You Need To Know About Abridged Vs. Unabridged Books And Audiobooks

January 16, 2024February 16, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

We now have so many choices in how we consume literary information, from non-fiction to a rattling good story with fiction.

We can enjoy eBooks, paperbacks, hardbacks, large print, or audiobooks, depending on our preferences.

We even have the option to choose an abridged or unabridged version for some books.

With shorter attention spans and busy modern life, you’d think that abridged books and audiobooks would win out every time over the unabridged versions, but that’s really not the case.

So, what’s the difference between unabridged and abridged?

And is unabridged better than abridged?

These are just some of the questions you might have about abridged vs. unabridged audiobooks and print books, so let’s dig into the answers below.

57 Short Story Ideas With An Unexpected Twist

January 16, 2024February 13, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

surprised woman looking at phone short story ideas with a twist

Who doesn’t love unexpected plot twists?

Just when you think you know what’s coming…

BOOM!

A devastating secret or unknown danger comes to light.

And everything changes.

The way forward is no longer clear.

The stakes have gone up.

Or maybe the twist comes when things look darkest.

Suddenly it seems possible (though not at all certain) that our hero might triumph.

Creating good plot twists is an art form in itself.

So, how do you create your own?

Trying Your Hand at Poetry? Learn How To Write Compelling Titles for Your Poems

February 9, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

First impressions are essential — especially when it comes to poetry.

As is the case with each stanza, poem titles should be pithy and pregnant with meaning.

It’s a tall order, and crafting a good title is tough.

Some argue it’s the most challenging part of penning a poem.

So today, we’re demystifying the magic behind how to title poems.

We’ll begin with a few Dos and Don’ts, hop to a how-to list, then close with a handful of poem title ideas and examples.

Self-Publishing A Cookbook Is Easy: Here’s Your 10-Step Plan

February 8, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

When you think about the sheer number of things involved in putting a cookbook together, it really can seem overwhelming.

But don’t panic.

We’ve got just what you need all laid out below with our 10-step plan on cookbook self-publishing.

We’ll talk you through settling on your book idea, writing your book, coming up with a design, and more.

Before you know it, you’ll have run through our steps, and you’ll soon be well on the way to publishing your cookbook.

If You’re A Fan Of Stephen King’s Writing, You’re Gonna Love These 17 Authors

January 16, 2024February 8, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

Are you searching for authors similar to Stephen King?

Want to find other writers who explore the shadow world with page-turning stories that keep you glued to your chair?

If so, welcome to this little corner of the Internet, where today, we’re breaking down 17 authors that are like Stephen King.

Our goal is to present writers with unique voices whose work engendered at least one similarity to King’s.

Baring Or Bearing? What’s The Difference And How To Use These Words

January 16, 2024February 7, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

man holding wrapped gifts baring vs bearing

Like other homophone pairs, baring and bearing sound the same but have different meanings.

And like many homophones, they’re often confused with each other.

Fortunately, we have a few tricks to share to help you tell them apart.

To know whether bearing or baring is the right word for a specific context, you need to understand clearly what each word means.